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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,693.50, 4,040.25 and 869.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,693.50, 4,040.25 and 869.50 is: 1,304.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,693.50 : 4,040.25 = 869.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,693.50/4,040.25 = 869.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,693.50x = 4,040.25 × 869.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,693.50x = 3,512,997.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,512,997.38/2,693.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,304.25

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